Chapter 234: A Woman’s Allure

“Grandpa, what are you thinking about? You have to teach that stupid guy a lesson, but please don’t hurt him. Just make him apologize to me and my sister, that’s all.”

Seeing her grandfather standing there lost in thought, Firebrand momentarily forgot her own sadness. A hint of worry appeared on her face, as if she feared he might truly go and do something excessive. The faint tear tracks on her cheeks had not yet dried when she hurriedly added her request, trying to soften her earlier complaint.

Old Vine let out another quiet sigh. He still did not know what had happened between his granddaughters and the knight today that had left them so miserable.

This was the first time Icefall and Firebrand had ever cared so deeply about a man, the first time they had truly interacted with someone outside the sheltered circle of their family. Having grown up surrounded by affection and indulgence, they had naturally developed a certain pride and a quick temper. It was very possible that this temperament had played a role in whatever had gone wrong between them.

Perhaps choosing Stonehaven would not be such a bad outcome. Yet the moment Old Vine thought about the many exceptional women already gathered around Marcus, a headache began to form. The situation was far more complicated than it appeared, and he had no clear idea how it should be handled.

Once, he had looked down on Stonehaven. Now the entire matter had spiraled far beyond anything he could easily control.

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After saying goodbye to FreshwindElara, Marcus returned to his mansion and began organizing the equipment stored inside his inventory. One by one, he placed the appraised high quality items into his private vault, enjoying the process far more than most players ever would.

Killing bosses and collecting rare loot had always been his greatest passion, and the quiet moment afterward, when he could sort through the spoils and admire the exceptional pieces he had obtained, was the most satisfying part of the entire experience.

Some of the level forty gold equipment pieces had mediocre attributes despite their rarity, but Marcus had no intention of selling them yet. The current player base had not reached that level, so the market would not properly appreciate their value. It would be far wiser to wait until more players approached level forty before placing them on the auction house.

“Hey babe, how’s it going?”

Marcus contacted Lily and his younger sister through the system communicator. The two of them had not yet finished their quest, which had turned out to be a chain of tasks that dragged on far longer than expected. They sounded exhausted and were already preparing to log off and rest, planning to continue the quest after their classes the next day.

Lily and his sister had only started playing Dominion because of him, and to them the game was little more than a casual pastime. They would never become hardcore players like Marcus, who could spend entire days immersed in the game.

The moment he heard that Lily was about to log off and sleep, Marcus immediately abandoned any thoughts of grinding monsters for experience. He exited the game before she did, hurried into the bathroom, and quickly stripped off his clothes. After that, he concealed himself inside, patiently waiting for her to walk straight into his carefully prepared trap.

Sure enough, only a moment later the side door to the bathroom slowly creaked open.

Lily appeared in the doorway, wrapped in a soft pink and white cotton bathrobe. The light spilling in from the living room traced the elegant outline of her figure, casting a gentle silhouette around her tall, graceful body as she stepped forward with slow, relaxed movements that carried a quiet sense of mystery and allure.

’You’re becoming more enchanting every day.’

Marcus watched quietly from his hiding place, admiration filling his mind.

Lily had always been beautiful enough to rival a goddess straight out of a painting. Her features were delicate and flawless, her figure full yet perfectly balanced, the kind of beauty capable of stealing a man’s breath without effort.

Yet lately something about her had begun to change.

Under his careful attention, the shy, reserved girl she once was had slowly started to blossom into a mature woman. A subtle, captivating charm had begun to surround her, something deeper and warmer than simple beauty. Her skin looked softer than ever, pale and luminous, and the curves of her body had grown even more voluptuous and defined.

Beneath the pink and white robe, the proud fullness of her chest was unmistakable, smooth and firm, standing tall like two elegant princesses hidden beneath silk.

But what truly made her irresistible was the contrast she carried so naturally. Even as she radiated the quiet allure of a mature woman, she still retained her gentle temperament and refined grace. The elegance in her movements, the calm dignity in her expression, gave her the presence of a noble lady.

It was a combination that struck Marcus like a fatal weakness.

The robe stretched tightly across her chest as she moved, forming a deep V-shaped opening that revealed a glimpse of soft skin beneath. The sight alone was enough to stir the air with a quiet tension.

Click.

The bathroom light flicked on.

The sudden brightness startled Marcus slightly. For a moment he had been so absorbed in admiring her that he had nearly forgotten to remain hidden. Fortunately, his Human Rock technique reacted almost instinctively. The instant the switch clicked, his body rose silently upward until he hovered near the ceiling, looking down from above.

Below him stood Lily, the elegant young woman he loved, unaware of the storm she was stirring in him.

Just as he had hoped, she began moving slowly, almost like a dancer.

Her slender hands reached for the sash of her robe. With calm, deliberate motions she untied it and allowed the fabric to slip from her shoulders. The robe slid down in soft folds, revealing the fair and graceful body he knew so well, yet which somehow still felt endlessly tempting.

Marcus blinked in surprise.

Underneath the robe, Lily was wearing a delicate pink mini bra paired with sheer matching panties. The set was far more daring than anything she normally wore, a playful piece of lingerie that hid the most intimate parts of her body behind thin layers of translucent fabric.

The effect was devastating.

The faint transparency left just enough concealed to ignite the imagination, creating a balance between modesty and exposure that sent a jolt of excitement through him.

’No. That layer has to come off in my hands.’

The thought rose in his mind almost immediately.

He wanted to be the one to remove it, slowly, savoring every moment as he revealed her beauty piece by piece until she was lost in the heat of the moment.

His plan formed quickly.

He would descend from behind, wrap his arms around her waist, and pull her into his embrace. Then he would slowly remove the final garments covering her body, enjoying every step as he uncovered his beautiful wife.

But just as he prepared to make his move, Lily let out a faint sigh.

“Babe… Am I not pretty enough for you?”

Her voice carried a soft, almost wounded tone as she spoke quietly to herself.

“You’re not even reacting. You’re making sad.”

As she said this, she lifted her face and looked directly upward, straight at the spot where Marcus floated near the ceiling. A mischievous sparkle danced in her eyes, betraying the playful trap she had set.

The movement pushed her chest forward slightly, deepening the alluring curve between her breasts and making the already stunning view even more difficult to resist.

Marcus froze for half a second.

’Damn it.’

She had known all along.

“You little vixen.”

He dropped down from the ceiling, grabbed her, and pulled her close, giving her nose a soft bite.

“Your man is already burning with desire.”

At the same time he pressed his hardened arousal firmly against her, leaving no doubt about the truth of his words.

The warmth of her body pressed against his chest, the softness of her skin and the gentle rise and fall of her breathing fanned the flames she had already ignited in him. He lowered his head and captured her rosy lips in a deep kiss, his tongue slipping past hers as he claimed the sweet taste that belonged only to him.

This was not something to rush. She was a delicacy meant to be savored slowly.

Feeling her warmth and the silky smoothness of her skin, his hands began to wander across her body. One hand slid downward to cup the round curve of her rear, fingers spreading slightly as he held her close, enjoying the softness beneath his palm.

His other hand moved upward along the gentle line of her waist.

Slowly, deliberately, it continued until his palm reached the lower curve of her chest. The soft fabric of the pink bra brushed against his fingers, but patience had already begun to abandon him.

Unable to wait any longer, he slipped his hand beneath the thin material and grasped the warm, mature fullness hidden underneath. The soft mound filled his palm completely, even larger than his hand, and he began kneading it gently, enjoying the smooth firmness beneath his fingers.

Between them, the deep valley of her cleavage rose and fell with her breathing.

It was the kind of place a man could easily lose himself in, a quiet temptation that perfectly embodied the rich, irresistible allure of such a beautiful woman.

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